Tampa Bay LightningForward Brayden PointHe will not be able to attend Game 2 against the opponent in his second-round playoff series. Florida PanthersOn Thursday, I was suffering from a lower-body injury.
Point, a Tampa Bay power play staple and first-line centre, was not able to play in the Lightning's Game 1 win on Tuesday. Toronto Maple Leafs. He was diagnosed with a lower-body injury and returned to the game in the second half. However, he couldn't lift any weight so he sat out the rest of the victory celebration.
Point, 26 years old, did not practice Wednesday.
Defenseman also wasn't allowed to practice Zach BogosianJon Cooper, Lightning coach said Bogosian would play Thursday despite the fact that he was absent for some unknown reason.
Defenseman Erik CernakCooper said that he practiced Wednesday with a view to preparing for Game 2 after he blocked a shot in the second quarter.
Cooper said, “We've got some men banged up.” Cooper stated, “That was an extremely difficult shot that he blocked there. He was back there today so we expect him to play tomorrow.
